Begonias don't have to be annuals, and can survive the winter, if you take the necessary preparations to protect them from ...

Begonias bring vibrant color to shaded porches, making them ideal for long-lasting displays. In cooler areas, these tropical plants can be enjoyed as houseplants or grown annually in containers, ...

Begonias (Begonia semperflorens-cultorum) are warm-season annuals with a long blooming period; the “semperflorens” part of the species name means “always flowering.” Another very useful characteristic ...

The Orange Satellite is among over 350 different species of Begonias at the Botanical Gardens in Fort Worth. There are also over 750 hybrids at the gardens. Lawrence Jenkins / Special Contributor I ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Begonias are one of the largest groups of flowering plants with more than 2,000 species and more than ...

Many houseplants offer attractive foliage. When it comes to drama, though, it’s difficult to top angel wing begonias. Angel wings—so called for the shape of foliage—are tropic perennials, though most ...

Having a shady garden, I was delighted to discover begonias a few years ago. They add constant color and beautiful foliage throughout the season in places with little to no direct sunlight. They can ...

We will likely get even more rain this summer. It might be time to think about adding plants that can tolerate moist feet. Begonias are a good candidate. Many species will do well in Kona gardens. The ...

There are more than 1,300 types of begonias. Several are popular outdoor garden and container plants. However, many begonias are famous only for their foliage; these are rex begonias. Rex begonias ...

When winter is coming, it's time to start thinking about your outdoor begonia plants. Here's the correct way to transition them indoors for the cold months.

For the more adventuresome, there are two other types of begonias to try. Fibrous begonias grow from rhizomes, an underground stem that grows both roots and shoots. Other rhizome plants include iris, ...